Publications for Michael S. Laymon Michael.Laymon@tun.touro.edu

Petrofsky, J. S., Berk, L., Bains, G., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., & Laymon, M. S. (2017). The efficacy of sustained heat treatment on delayed-onset muscle soreness. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 27(4), 329-337. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000375

Petrofsky, J., Laymon, M. S., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., & Petrofsky, A. (2016). The effect of an 8-minute yoga breathing program on fitness, weight loss and breathing capacity. Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 5(4), 57-80. This material can be found here.

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Alshammari, F. S., & Lee, H. (2016). Use of low level of continuous heat as an adjunct to physical therapy improves knee pain recovery and the compliance for home exercise in patients with chronic knee pain: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 30(11), 3107-3115. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000001409

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Berk, L., & Bains, G. (2016). Effect of ThermaCare HeatWraps and Icy Hot cream/patches on skin and quadriceps muscle temperature and blood flow. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 15(1), 9-18. doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2015.12.002

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Khowailed, I. A., & Lee, H. (2016). The effect of ThermaCare heat wraps on balance and mobility in seniors with impaired gait - A cross over study. Journal of Physiotherapy & Physical Rehabilitation, 1(1) [Article 1000105]. This material can be found here.

Alotaibi, A. K., Petrofsky, J. S., Daher, N., Lohman, E. B., Syed, H. M., Laymon, M. S., & Alsubiheen, A. (2015). The effect of monophasic pulsed current on the sagittal thickness of plantar fascia in patients with plantar fasciitis. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 46(1), A60. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.46.1.A58

Alotaibi, A. K., Petrofsky, J. S., Daher, N. S., Lohman, E., Laymon, M. S., & Syed, H. M. (2015). Effect of monophasic pulsed current on heel pain and functional activities caused by plantar fasciitis. Medical Science Monitor, 21, 833-839. doi:10.12659/MSM.891229

Laymon, M. S., Petrofsky, J. S., McKivigan, J. M., Lee, H., & Yim, J. (2015). Effect of heat, cold, and pressure on the transverse carpal ligament and median nerve: A pilot study. Medical Science Monitor, 21, 446-451. doi:10.12659/MSM.892462

Petrofsky, J. S., Khowailed, I. A., Lee, H., Berk, L., Bains, G. S., Akerkar, S., . . . Laymon, M. S. (2015). Cold vs. heat after exercise—Is there a clear winner for muscle soreness. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 29(11), 3245-3252. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000001127

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., & Khowailed, I. A. (2015). The effect of continuous heat wraps on balance and gait in the elderly. Anatomy & Physiology: Current Research, 5(3) [Article 178]. doi:10.4172/2161-0940.1000178

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Khowailed, I. A., Fisher, S., & Mills, A. (2015). The effect of BMI on oxygen saturation at rest and during mild walking. Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 4(2), 1-8. This material can be found here.

Alshammari, F. S., Petrofsky, J. S., Daher, N., Alzoghbieh, E. S., Dehom, S. O., & Laymon, M. S. (2014). Tactile intervention as a novel technique in improving body stability in healthy elderly and elderly with diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 16(12), 822-827. doi:10.1089/dia.2014.0183

Lee, H., Petrofsky, J. S., Daher, N., Berk, L., & Laymon, M. S. (2014). Differences in anterior cruciate ligament elasticity and force for knee flexion in women: Oral contraceptive users versus non-oral contraceptive users. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 114(2), 285-294.  doi:10.1007/s00421-013-2771-z

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Alshammari, F., & Khowailed, I. A. (2014). Evidence based use of heat, cold, and NSAIDs for plantar fasciitis. Clinical Research on Foot & Ankle, 2(3) [Article 1000140]. This material can be found here.

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Alshammari, F., Khowailed, I. A., & Lee, H. (2014). Use of ThermaCare heat wraps as an adjunct to physical therapy. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 21(9), 427-433. doi:10.12968/ijtr.2014.21.9.427

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., & Khowailed, I. A. (2014). The effect of a slimming system including a lipolytic cream and an isometric abdominal exercise regime and a garment on skin temperature. Journal of Applied Research, 14(1), 7-11. This material can be found here.

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., & Khowailed, I. A. (2014). Thermal response to a combination of a lipolytic cream, an elastic abdominal belt and abdominal exercise. Journal of Applied Research, 14(1), 1-6. This material can be found here.

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Batt, J., Alshammari, F., Yim, J., Lee, H., . . . Neupane, S. (2014). Assessment of girth and abdominal fat reduction in people using an abdominal slimming system. Journal of Applied Research, 14(1), 24-35. This material can be found here.

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Lee, H., Khowailed, I. A., & Fisher, S. (2014). The effect of a slimming system with a lipolytic cream on body weight, girth and whole body and regional fat loss. Journal of Applied Research, 14(1), 12-23. This material can be found here.

Laymon, M. S., Petrofsky, J. S., Alshammari, F., & Fisher, S. (2013). Evidence-based use of cold for plantar fasciitis. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, 2(2), 75-80.  doi:10.14474/ptrs.2013.2.2.75

Lee, H., Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., & Yim, J. (2013). A greater reduction of anterior cruciate ligament elasticity in women compared to men as a result of delayed onset muscle soreness. Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine, 231(2), 111-115. doi:10.1620/tjem.231.111

Petrofsky, J. S., Berk, L., Bains, G., Khowailed, I. A., Hui, T., Granado, M., . . . Laymon, M. S. (2013). Moist heat or dry heat for delayed onset muscle soreness. Journal of Clinical Medical Research, 5(6), 416-425.  doi:10.4021/jocmr1521w

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., & Lee, H. (2013). Effect of heat and cold on tendon flexibility and force to flex the human knee. Medical Science Monitor, 19, 661-667.  doi:10.12659/MSM.889145

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Lee, H., Yim, J., Harnandez, E., Dequine, D., . . . Thorsen, L. (2013). CoQ10 and endothelial function in Asians from Korea compared to Asians born in the United States and US born Caucasians. Medical Science Monitor, 19, 339-346.  doi:10.12659/MSM.883902

Petrofsky, J. S., Laymon, M. S., Mcgrew, R., Papa, D., Hahn, R., Kaethler, R., . . . Johnson, M. (2013). A comparison of the aerobic cost and muscle use in aerobic dance to the energy costs and muscle use on treadmill, elliptical trainer, and bicycle ergometry. Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science, 2(1), 12-20.